The powerful former Aussie Rules player was infamously sent-off in the semi-final that year and fought in vain to have the sanction overturned.

Defending champions Kilmacud Crokes began their Dublin SFC campaign on a positive note when defeating Ballymun Kickhams by 2-13 to 0-14 at Parnell Park on Saturday night.

TWO consultants have defended the care of an elderly woman who survived after being knocked down by a car only to die in hospital from complications several weeks later.

SOME gems from the world of proportional representation — first preferences: